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Happy belated April Fools; better late than never. Tonight we have three fun short pieces, with a couple of shared themes which should be easy to discern.

"A Sucrose-Induced Rant" by Will A. Sanborn

Read by Peter Katt 

 

"Snack Time" by Kaylyn Weddendorf

Read by Stoker Bramwell

 

"Briendon’s First Hunt" by Will A. Sanborn

Read by Peter Katt 

 

Music cues by Infinity Squared 

 

Voting for the Ursa Major awards is being held at the Ursa Major website.

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Furry convention attendance has risen exponentially for two decades. The average charitable donation is ~US$5/person. (Source: WikiFur)

Author: Lamar

Furries have long thought of our fandom as a little niche thing, the fandom that only a tiny number of people are into. The weird fandom, the one that gets picked on and sidelined. We’re small, weak, and need to hide…

Well, I’ve got news for you. We’re not. We’re amongst the biggest fandoms in the world.

Worldcon, the World Science Fiction convention, considered the focus point of science fiction conventions peaked at 8,365 attendees in 1984. But it started off as a convention that only attracted people in the hundreds. It wasn’t till its 34th con in 1976 that it passed 4000 attendees. Currently attendance is between 4000 and 6000, depending on location and the state of the economy.

Anthrocon passed 4000 attendees last year, its 14th convention. A growth rate almost twice that of Worldcon! With Further Confusion and Midwest FurFest following that growth, constantly increasing their membership despite a slow economy.

 

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by Stephen Messenger, Porto Alegre, Brazil

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Keyring ornaments are perhaps the most useless item you’ll ever carry in your pocket or stuff in your purse — but now, thanks to an increasingly popular item being sold in China, it can easily be the cruelest, too. For the price you might expect to pay for some kitschy trinket, Chinese street vendors are selling live animals, permanently sealed in a small plastic pouch where they can survive for a short while as someone’s conversation piece. Apparently, these unimaginably inhumane keyrings are actually quite popular — and worst of all, it’s totally legal.

According to The Global Times, these keyring accessories containing live animals are widely available and sold publicly in subway stations and on sidewalks. Potential buyers (read as animal-abusers) have the choice between a living Brazil turtle or two small kingfish, sealed in an airtight package along with some colored water. One vendor claimed that the trapped creatures “can live for months inside there” because the water contains “nutrients,” though veterinarians have already disputed this claim.

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“ThunderCats Trailer from Wondercon 2011 Panel”

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Author: Rakuen Growlithe

Many concerned Vietnamese are focussed on the lake in the capital city, Hanoi, where veterinarians are deciding how to treat the sacred Hoan Kiem turtle.

Concern arose after the sacred Hoan Kiem turtle was seen with open wounds in its flesh. Efforts to treat the turtle began, organised by 10 government agencies and requiring the expansion of the lake’s island.

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Author: AshMCairo

“The truth, it seems, has the power to set the most inhumanely treated animals free from their abusers. Last week, troubling undercover footage of a circus elephant named Anne being bound and brutally beaten by her keepers sent shock waves through the UK, where such animals are paraded before an audience as ‘entertainment’. In response to the public outcry, the UK Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, has announced plans to ban the use of wild animals in circuses — returning some semblance of dignity to a host of exotic animals that currently share a billing with acrobats and clowns.”

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"The truth, it seems, has the power to set the most inhumanely treated animals free from their abusers. Last week, troubling undercover footage of a circus elephant named Anne being bound and brutally beaten by her keepers sent shock waves through the UK, where such animals are paraded before an audience as 'entertainment'. In response to the public outcry, the UK Environment Secretary, Caroline Spelman, has announced plans to ban the use of wild animals in circuses -- returning some semblance of dignity to a host of exotic animals that currently share a billing with acrobats and clowns."

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"ThunderCats Trailer from Wondercon 2011 Panel" Yevav-RcUfQ

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"Enter your gender and email address below to receive news, specials offers and your exclusive invitation to the ultimate Furry Dating & Relationship site, FurryMate.com - Where real relationships begin."

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Editor's note: Title says it all you sick f***s.

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Editor's note: Deadline is April 15th! Get your fursuit submissions in!

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"A month ago we had a communication from our programming team. It covered many topics, but not everything was included Now we present you with the rest of the news. The rest of the vital information that you all need to know. As the date that our scientists have predicted would be the launch of the apocalypse gets closer, we at What The Fur realize that many bits of information may get lost, or misconstrued. Have no fear: We know. We assure you that the Zombie Apocalypse is real, and is happening. The undead furries will take over the island of Montreal… if you let them."

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"Broken Plot Device has been nominated for an Ursa Major Award! Help us WIN by casting your vote on their website by clicking the banner below. You have until April 17th to get your vote in! Let's make sure BPD is the one (duh) WINNING!*"

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"A New Jersey teen is in Ottawa court Thursday to answer to a charge of possessing child pornography. The Ottawa police Internet child exploitation unit arrested 19-year-old Adam Boyko on Wednesday after they received a tip, they said. Police seized a laptop they allege had images and videos of child porn on it. Boyko is a temporary resident of Ottawa, cops said, but is originally from New Jersey. An online search turned up a man named Adam Nicholas Boyko from Cranford, N.J., who is attending Carleton University. His online resume states he graduated from Cranford High School in June 2

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"March 24th, 2011 the question was asked, "Why don't we have a Fur Con in Iowa?" This site is the answer to that question. It's success or failure and the journey to the end. Join our team and help us make that answer "Because we just didn't try before."

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Author: Insane Kangaroo

U.S. Representative Don Young of Alaska has refused an award from the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund after being recognized this week with 145 other members of Congress, according to a press release from his office.

“HSUS are hypocrites, plain and simple, and I will not join them by accepting this award,” said Rep. Young, explaining his refusal. “Local animal shelters and humane societies do excellent work by caring for neglected and homeless animals, and through their spaying and neutering programs. This organization, however, has absolutely nothing to do with animal welfare. Instead they prey on the emotions of big-hearted Americans.”

He elaborated on his reasons on the floor of the House:

I’ve been a hunter all my life. And they’re against hunting. And that bothered me.

Humane Society COO and HSLF president Michael Markarian said that while HSUS “[disagrees] with [Rep. Young's] views on most animal welfare policies,” they “also believe in giving credit where credit is due and recognizing positive actions.”

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By: CraftyAndy

Me and my buddy Bandit went and saw the movie HOP. This is a honest review and our impressions of this recent furry movie.

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Author: GreenReaper

Fursuit owners have less than a fortnight to get their nominations in for this year’s edition of the Fandom’s Favorite Fursuit Fracas.

This year, only owners may nominate fursuits – up to four per person. Future events may occur on a biannual schedule.

40 suits had been nominated as of March 28. Last year’s competition attracted 384 fursuits.

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Author: Feli

With warmer weather in Montreal comes the first Spring newsletter for What The Fur 2011.

Event pre-registration is open until May 29; the Hotel Espresso’s reservation deadline is May 6.

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Author: GreenReaper

Space Shuttle Endeavour may be getting a stowaway – a hand puppet of Krtek, a Czech mole created in 1956 by cartoonist Zden?k Miler. [Spottacus]

Krtek is to travel with Andrew Feustel on the ship’s final mission, planned for 19 April.

In related news, the 500th episode of the Funday Pawpet Show runs today at 6PM EDT.

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